In 1989, Sierra hit 29 home runs, and led the league in RBIs (119), slugging (.543), and extra bases (78).[3] Despite superior numbers, he finished second in MVP voting to Robin Yount, who was a superior defender on a better team. He went on to have 3 years with 100+ RBIs with the Rangers.[4] In August 1992, the Rangers traded Sierra to the Oakland Athletics for José Canseco.[5] He later played more years with the Rangers.

In 1995, the A's traded Sierra to the New York Yankees for Danny Tartabull.[6] After helping the Yankees reach the playoffs for the first time in 14 years in 1995, Sierra was traded to the Detroit Tigers with Matt Drews for Cecil Fielder.[7] Sierra was considered a journeyman because of playing for numerous teams during the late-1990s, including the Reds, Blue Jays, and White Sox. After making a comeback with the Rangers in late 2000, he would go on to achieve moderate success with the Rangers in 2001, winning AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Mariners in 2002. In 2003, during Sierra's third stint with the Rangers, he was traded back to the Yankees, who were looking for a power-hitter off the bench. Sierra was an important part of the 2004 Yankees, a team that hit over 240 home runs. Sierra himself slugged 17 of those homers as the usual designated hitter, playing in 56 games at the position.[8]

In Game 4 of the 2004 American League Division Series, with the Yankees down to the Minnesota Twins 5–2, Sierra hit a 3-run home run to tie the game at 5–5 off of reliever Juan Rincón.[9] His clutch home run helped the Yankees rally to win the game and the series. Sierra had an injury plagued 2005 season and was let go by the Yankees after hitting just 4 home runs.[10] In 2006, Sierra signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins, but was released on July 10.[11] In August, Sierra was offered a chance to sign on with the New York Mets for the September run and playoffs. However, due to family issues (illness to his mother), he opted not to play again in 2006.

In January 2007, Sierra signed a minor league contract with the Mets, who invited him to Spring Training. However, on March 20, he requested, and was granted, his release by the team after being reassigned the previous Thursday [1].